The recognitions are a benchmark of progress on the level of IT adoption
Seven Munson Healthcare system hospitals have been named by the American Hospital Association’s journal Hospitals and Health Networks as “Most Wired” hospitals for 2016.
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, Munson Medical Center, Otsego Memorial Hospital, and West Shore Medical Center all were recognized as Most Wired. Kalkaska Memorial Health Center and Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital were recognized as Most Wired – Small and Rural.
Most Wired is an industry-standard benchmark survey conducted by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum. It is a leading industry barometer measuring information technology (IT) use and adoption among hospitals nationwide. The survey of 680 participants, representing 2,146 hospitals, examined how organizations are leveraging IT to improve performance for value-based health care in the areas of infrastructure, business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, and clinical integration.
“This recognition tells the residents of our northern Michigan communities that we are investing in and implementing IT technology that helps ensure clinical quality, patient safety, and greater efficiencies for the region,” said Ed Ness, Munson Healthcare president and CEO. “I applaud our IT teams, providers, and staff for their dedicated efforts.”
Results of the 2016 survey detail how many “Most Wired” hospitals are using telehealth to fill gaps in care, engaging with patients through patient portals, utilizing population health management tools, and intrusion detection systems as part of their tools to protect patient information.
“Hospitals are breaking out of their traditional four walls and providing care where and when patients need it,” said Rich Pollack, president and CEO of the AHA. “These Most Wired hospitals exemplify this transformation by harnessing technology, engaging patients and offering services remotely. And removing policy and other barriers to telehealth will allow even faster adoption of these amazing technologies.”
Detailed results of the survey and study can be found in the July issue of H&HN. For a full list of winners, visit hhnmag.com.